Why Ben Bergeron Still Coaches the 8:30

Hilary Achauer

To most of the world, Ben Bergeron is the coach of CrossFit Games champs Mathew Fraser and Katrin Davidsdottir. To a group of athletes at CrossFit New England, he’s the guy who’s owned the regular 8:30-a.m. slot for years.

Bergeron could easily give up that 8:30 class, but he’s as dedicated to helping office workers and firefighters achieve a lifetime of health and fitness as he is to helping elite athletes win the CrossFit Games.

What works for Fraser does not necessarily work for a retired CEO, so Bergeron carefully tailors his coaching style to fit the athlete’s goals, whether that’s winning the CrossFit Games or pursuing lifelong health and fitness […]